20 providers agreed to bolster low-income service.
On Monday, the Biden administration announced a new partnership with 20 broadband providers, including AT&T and Verizon, to improve their subsidized high-speed internet plans made available to low-income Americans.
The move bolsters the Federal Communications Commission’s Affordable Connectivity Program, which provides a $30 per month subsidy to cover the cost Americans pay for internet service . The program was finalized last November as part of Biden’s bipartisan infrastructure law and the $65 billion investment it made to increase connectivity across the country.“In the 21st century, access to the internet is essential for success.
For example, Verizon lowered its $40 plan to $30, effectively making service free for qualifying households. “We saw during the pandemic how essential high-speed internet really is,” President Biden said. “High-speed internet is not a luxury any longer, it’s a necessity.” Still, broadband providers largely stand to benefit from this partnership. Americans who were previously unable to afford service will now be able to access the internet by way of these government subsidies, accounting for new customers for the partnered companies. Providers aren’t required to do more than boosting packages a few megabits or lowering costs.
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